Art Nehf vs. Ricky Pickett — Career Comparison

Art Nehf built a career as a starting pitcher and Ricky Pickett as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Art Nehf posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.2 and WHIP 1.239 compared to 81 and 10.500 for Ricky Pickett. By the career numbers, Art Nehf had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.